Listen "From trash to torque"
Episode Synopsis
What if the stuff we throw away could keep trucks moving?In this episode of Power Onward, Kim sits down with Dave to talk about renewable natural gas, aka RNG, and how it turns things like landfill trash, cow manure, and food waste into clean, usable fuel. They break down what RNG actually is, how it’s made, and why more fleets are already using it.They also explore what makes the Cummins X15N engine a game changer, how RNG stacks up against diesel, and how cow waste fits into a surprisingly full-circle clean energy story.In this episode, you’ll learn:How RNG’s carbon intensity can go below zeroWhy dairy farms are key players in clean fuelWhat drivers are saying about switching to RNG enginesArticlesNatural gas readinessX15N Engine | Cummins Inc.How to transition your fleet to natural gas enginesReducing your company’s Scope 3 Emissions with RNGThe legacy of a “King” ft. David J. KingAdditional Resources:RNG Coalition InfographicBioTown AgThe Transport ProjectClean Energy FuelsRNG Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable EnergyInterested in learning more? Subscribe to the [3-minute Power Up] to get breakthrough stories and the latest innovations in power technology delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.cummins.com/news/podcast#subscribe Dive into the conversation:(00:00) This is Power Onward(00:33) What RNG is and how it’s made(02:11) From waste to pipeline-ready fuel(03:37) Where RNG fits into commercial fleets(04:15) How RNG helps fleets cut emissions and costs(05:15) Why RNG can be carbon-negative(06:48) California’s RNG adoption and what it shows(08:34) A full-circle dairy farm story(12:02) The X15N engine’s first year in action(17:49) What drivers say about RNG behind the wheel
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